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  • Ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy of unknown location

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    Ectopic pregnancy These guidelines were published in 2019 and are awaiting review, due 2022. Some content may be outdated.  Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy Previous ectopic pregnancy Known inflammatory condition, for example, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometriosis IUCD IVF Previous surgery or instrumentation (eg, caesarean section, tubal ligation).   Clinical signs and symptoms Clinical diagnosis may be difficult because the symptoms and signs are often non-specific, but they will include: pain PV bleeding (vaginal bleeding) a positive pregnancy test poorly rising s ...

  • Connected Health network

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    ... Connected Health Supplier Accreditation Instructions (PDF 78KB) [PDF, 78 KB]   Accreditation Pack, includes: Accreditation Agreement (DOCX 84KB) [DOC, 84 KB] Principles (PDF 108KB) [PDF, 108 KB] Operational Policy (PDF 240KB) [PDF, 240 KB]   Marketing Pack, includes: Branding Guidelines for Certified Product (PDF 2.8MB) [PDF, 2.8 MB] Key Message Guide (PDF 69KB) [PDF, 69 KB] Frequently Asked Questions – For health care providers (PDF 684KB) [PDF, 684 KB]   Product certification Certification Instruction (PDF 58KB) (external link) Certification Application Form (DOCX 11 ...

  • Baby-led weaning – Health NZ position statement

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    ... to solid foods at the baby’s own pace.   Community Practitioner   84 (6): 20–23. Cameron SL, Heath ALM and Taylor RW (2012). How feasible is baby-led weaning as an approach to infant feeding? A review of the evidence.   Nutrients   4: 1575–1609. Healthy Eating Guidelines for New Zealand Babies and Toddlers (0-2 years old) (external link)

  • Legionellosis

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    ... are constructed warm-water systems ( L. pneumophila ) and composted vegetative material ( L. longbeachae ). Further information on  Legionella  species in New Zealand can be found in the Ministry of Health publication  The Prevention of Legionellosis in New Zealand: Guidelines for the control of legionella bacteria (external link) ( Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, 2024). More detailed epidemiological information is available on the  Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) surveillance website (external link) . Case definition Expand all Clinica ...

  • Vaping information for stop-smoking services and health workers

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    ... are more effective than traditional nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT) in helping people quit smoking. Latest Cochrane Review: Electronic cigarettes for Smoking Cessation (2025) (external link) The 2 relevant documents for guidance on smoking cessation in New Zealand are: The New Zealand Guidelines for Helping People to Stop Smoking (2021) that state , ‘Vaping products, especially those that contain nicotine, may help some people to stop smoking or cut down as they can address both the nicotine dependence and behavioural aspects of smoking’ The New Zealand Guidelines for Helping Peop ...

  • COVID-19: Medical transfer (road and air)

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    Medical transfers to New Zealand   Medical transfers are the transfer of a patient to a facility for the more advanced provision of care. Aeromedical transfers are typically carried out for ill or injured individuals using fixed wing or rotary wing transport. Clinical/health staff (called medical attendants) may accompany patients on these flights. Medical attendants may arrive in New Zealand: to assist, as a medical attendant, with a medical transfer to New Zealand to assist, as a medical attendant with a medical transfer from New Zealand after returning from assisting, as a medical atte

  • Information about National Minimum Dataset Clinical Code Table

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    ... Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision, Australian Modification  (ICD-10-AM), the  Australian Classification of Health Interventions  (ACHI) codes and 24 fields for each code. The clinical code table does not contain ICD-10-AM/ACHI guidelines and/or conventions (eg, Excludes  or  Includes  notes) or any other text related to the code apart from the official full text descriptor. All fields in the clinical code table are listed by their actual column name and description. Note that there has been no change to the stru ...

  • Audiology

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    By region Find audiology service and referral information by district. Expand all Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti About audiology services in Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti: Audiology — Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti (external link) Referral guidelines for auditory processing testing The following considerations should be taken into account prior to referral for an auditory processing testing (APD) assessment. Inclusion criteria Inclusion criteria includes: aged 7 years and over (APD assessments are not performed on adults) normal peripheral hearing significant concerns reg ...

  • Cyber security awareness

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    ... messages and what to do with them Recognising suspicious messages is a good first step to cyber security awareness. Securing your devices and environment We all play a part in keeping our work environments secure. Look out for these behaviours. Health Information Security Framework The HISF guidelines were refreshed in 2023, here’s what you need to know and what’s changed.

  • Guidance on nutrition and physical activity for workplaces

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    ... Workplaces and organisations are encouraged to adopt and implement the National Food and Drink Policy. This policy will help organisations to provide an environment that consistently offers and promotes healthier food and drink options. The policy is consistent with the Eating and Activity Guidelines. National Food and Drink Policy Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults Healthy food and drink principles Enjoy a variety of nutritious foods every day including: Plenty of vegetables and fruit Grain foods, mostly wholegrain and those naturally high in fibre Some milk and milk pr ...